Kids Activities

Read the information below for a range of fun, creative, at home activities that the whole family can do together. From simple recycled crafts, scavenger hunts, nature crafts and even kitchen science - there is something for everyone!
 

Wheels of Wellbeing

It's extremely important at this time to make sure we are all taking care of our wellbeing. Being creative and making fun is an easy way to distract ourselves and put a smile on our face. Each of our activities have been inspired by a component of life that can improve our wellbeing: Body: Being active, Mind: Keep learning, Spirit: Give, People: Connect, Place: Take notice, Planet: Care. You will see the "Wheel of Wellbeing" on each of the activity sheets.

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See below a list of activities for children. You can also view activities on the Scenic Rim Libraries Youtube Channel.

Kid Space with Paula

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#5 Volcano 
Build a volcano and watch it erupt!
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#4 Book creatures
Learn some techniques for upcycling old books into amazing creatures.
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#3 Create your own boardgame
Try your hand at creating your own boardgame to challenge your friends and family.

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#2 Create macrame pot hangers
This week we are getting ready for Mother's Day by creating macrame pot hangers for the wonderful women in our lives

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#1 Virtual Kid Space with Paula
This week we are getting ready for Star Wars day - May the Fourth, by making an X-Wing out of recycled materials with Paula!

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Activities for ages 0-5

Activity Description Download here Wheel of Wellness

Scavenger Hunt

Adventure in your backyard and find some treasures! Scavenger hunt Body

Grassheads

Create a grasshead Grassheads Planet care

Paddle pop puzzle

Create a colourfrul puzzle using paddle pop sticks Paddle pop puzzle Place

Nature Mandala

Create your own Mandala out of items from the garden Nature Mandala Mind

Sock bunnies

Craft your own sock bunny and decorate however you like! Sock bunnies Mind

Garden stew

This is a great outdoor activity to do that allows you to interact with nature and explore developing a recipe with your child.  Garden stew Mind

Star hanging

Create your own mobile to hang up in a special spot. Star hanging Mind

Egg carton crocodile

When you have finished making a crocodile it will be lots of fun walking around and making crocodile noises! Egg carton crocodile Mind

Playdough nests

This is a different take on playing with playdough by creating nests with some items from outside. Playdough nests Mind

Paper roll puppies 

Create a cute puppy that you can use as a puppet or just play with him. Paper roll puppies Mind

Hand galah

Have a go at making a hand galah using this template Hand galah Mind

Hand and feet painting or drawing

Hand and feet painting is a wonderful sensory experience for young children. It can get messy so this is a great outdoor activity. Hand and feet painting or drawing Mind

Make your own story book

This is a fun way to make your own stories come to life! Let your imagination create a story you can share with family and friends Make your own story book Mind

Shapes house

Cut out paper shapes and make your own pictures Shapes house Mind

Pebble art caterpillar

Create a cute little caterpillar out of pebbles. Pebble art caterpillar Mind

Nature collage

A sensory experience that gets your kids outdoors so they can create some wonderful art! Nature collage Mind

 

Activities for ages 6-10

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Chlorophyll painting

Create your own painting using leaves! Chlorophyll painting Mind

Say it in a letter

Write a letter to a friend or family member Activity letter People

Scavenger hunt

Get outside, explore and see if you can find some treasures Scavenger hunt Body

May the 4th - X Wing

Raid your recycling bin and let your imagination fly off to a galaxy far far away… X Wing Planet

Nature Mandala

Create your own Mandala out of items from the garden Mandala Mind 

Macrame

Create macrame pot hangers Macrame Care

DIY Boardgame

Try your hand at creating your own boardgame to challenge your friends and family DIY Boardgame People

DIY clay volcano

Build a volcano and watch it erupt! DIY clay volcano Mind

Mosaics

In this activity, we are using this technique with paper and card. Mosaics Mind

Pulled string art

Create your own pulled string masterpiece!  Pulled string art Mind

Mixed media collage

Create a beautiful multi layered work of art using a mixture of techniques and materials including different paints, papers, prints and natural objects.  Mixed media collage Mind

Fingerless mittens

It is winter in the Scenic Rim! Warm up with this quick and easy fingerless mitten craft. Fingerless mittens Care

 

Activities for ages 11-16

Activity Description Download here Wheel of Wellness

Icecream in a bag

Create your own delicious icecream! Icecream in a bag Science at home

Air dry clay 

Make your own clay and decorate it however you wish Air dry clay Mind

Lemon volcano

Create a a lemon volcano with simple science Lemon volcano Science at home

Rock and pebble art

Create fun little scenes using stones Rock and pebble art Mind

Beeswax wraps

Reduce the amount of waste in your house by making your own re-useable food wraps and covers Beeswax wraps Planet 

Book creatures

Give your old, damaged books (or magazines) new life by creating cute, curious creatures to display in your home Book creatures Planet

T-shirt yarn rag rug

Reduce, reuse and recycle with this fun activity and turn your old unwanted t-shirts into funky rugs and placemats T-shirt yarn rag rug Care

Kids cooking

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are sorted with these yummy (mostly) healthy recipes perfect for kids to make and enjoy Kids cooking Mind